Shabazz Muhammad’s age and his father’s plan

When UCLA takes the court Friday night against Minnesota in its NCAA basketball tournament opener, fans may be getting their last look at Shabazz Muhammad in Bruin blue and gold.

Every thunderous dunk and arching three-pointer will help show why he led the team in scoring, made first team All Pac-12 and was named the conference’s freshman of the year. But win or lose, there is little doubt that the explosive swingman will soon leave Westwood for the pros.